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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1906
Page
2
A fragment discusses a La Grande Oregon post office notice and class of mail matter, followed by a critic of Russia under the czar. It comments on idle towns and labor markets and offers a warning about restricting peoples rights leading to revolutions. The tone hints at broader political upheaval and social change.
The paper urges signed submissions and warns editors may reject. Advertising rates are discussed amid garbled text. A government note on hay or forage claims rations for cattle prove economical and productive.
The Secretary of the Interior awarded Pulet Sound Bridge and Dredging of Seattle a contract to build 25 miles of storage feed canal for the Urmatiia irrigation project. The job includes 700,000 cubic yards of earth excavation, 6,000 cubic yards of rock excavation, 2,500 cubic yards of concrete, and 2,700 cubic yards of miscellaneous fill.
The United States closes its fiscal year with a notable trade rise, led by agricultural exports and a rebound in consumer goods. Officials note shifts in peacetime production and new federal policy aimed at stabilizing markets, while highlights include corn shipments and tepid demand abroad.
Rustic, Tex July 27 The militia and regular troops will assemble in a large camp near the city and remain there until September 30 They will conduct extensive manoeuvres drills and field exercises A federally controlled canteen operates in the camp and authorities say there will be no objections to the grounds under state jurisdiction Several units have marched long distances reaching the city with some routes exceeding 200 miles
John Williams of Cullman County was executed by hanging for the murder of State Senator Robert Hipp. Williams shot Hipp as law officers attempted to enforce a writ, wounding an officer and killing Hipp as he left his home in Gallman County.
New York dispatch notes a refrigerated ship nearly loaded with provisions for the American fleet patroling the Caribbean west. The cargo includes fresh meats vegetables and 26 000 watermelons to feed officers sailors and marines for about three weeks. The shipment expresses the War Department’s satisfaction with the fleet’s personnel and readiness.
City Recorder notes bonds issued by La Grande to finance SACO Ware purchase. Bonds mature in 20 years with semi annual interest and redemption at par after twenty years. Proceeds directed to city finance and warrants to vendors.
A damaged report recalls a devastating incident near Hulland where neglect endangered an entire province. Four lives were claimed as a rescue effort failed until Dr Kings Kew Discovery and three doctors intervened, stopping further loss. A questionable cough remedy and a dubious offer are mentioned amid the chaos.
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